As the Lancaster County Economic Development Corp. gears up for its July board of directors meeting, the issue of an independent audit of the LCEDC’s books will be front and center, though one official has some serious concerns.

The S.C. General Assembly passed Act 70 which went into effect June 8 and prohibits council governments from adding to a meeting agenda once it is officially posted 24 hours prior to the meeting time.

Act 70 relates to provisions in the S.C. Freedom of Information Act concerning required notice for public meetings and agendas for scheduled and special meetings. Government bodies must provide the time and manner for posting meeting agendas and notices, specify meeting contents and provide for the manner in which these agendas subsequently may be amended.

Twenty years ago – June 30, 1995 – we lost a hero, someone whose call to serve inspires goodness even still. Dr. Donald L. Crolley, former superintendent of Lancaster schools, lived in challenging times. But “Dr. C” was a remarkable soul, who saw in those challenges the countless invitations to do good.

O.C. George, 90, has lived in Lancaster since he was 15 years old. He worked multiple jobs to raise his family. With 10 children to feed, clothe and care for there was little money left for home repairs.

“I've lived on Market Street for 20 years and never had any work done on my house,” George said.

O.C. George, 90, has lived in Lancaster since he was 15 years old. He worked multiple jobs to raise his family. With 10 children to feed, clothe and care for there was little money left for home repairs.

“I've lived on Market Street for 20 years and never had any work done on my house,” George said.

That changed on June 15, when nine Salkehatchie volunteers showed up to make much needed repairs to his home. They installed vinyl siding, painted, restored his bathroom and repaired his kitchen.

The Lancaster County School District has set registration dates for the 2015-16 school year. No general school fees will be charged this year, although fees may be charged for activities such as band, driver education, clubs and yearbooks.